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fan belt

Last post by Balaclava « 25 May 2007, 16:24
Replies: 18
by henry martin » 18 May 2007, 21:39
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It screeches like a banshee
but only on start-up,

once its given an initial rev to stop it,
its fine,
and not a peep out of it
until next turn of...
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Last post by Balaclava
25 May 2007, 16:24
Automatic Gearbox strainer - bits inside...

Last post by camper « 25 May 2007, 14:29
Replies: 9
by side-show-bob » 24 May 2007, 11:54

Am doing a full service on my 1985 1.9 Auto Petrol Caravelle.

Have just removed gearbox sump and strainer to drain auto gearbox fluid. now it's all...

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Last post by camper
25 May 2007, 14:29
Air blower

Last post by cumbriankeith « 24 May 2007, 22:35
Replies: 5
by stom » 23 May 2007, 15:47

Hi all,

Is it possible to instal a air blower unit in place of the original (non air blowing at all) type?

only asking as after fighting with the...

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Last post by cumbriankeith
24 May 2007, 22:35
Bliddy buzzer of doom

Last post by Fritz « 24 May 2007, 21:43
Replies: 1
by ermie571 » 24 May 2007, 20:46

I know this topic has been well covered before, but I am supposed to be going to Bashtie in the velle Saturday.

She had an oil leak - turns out to...

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Last post by Fritz
24 May 2007, 21:43
Fuel Gauge fault 1.6d n/a

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 May 2007, 18:59
Replies: 1
by bradcab » 24 May 2007, 13:14

the fuel gage as stopped working this morning its isn't indicating at all. Put £20 in and still nothin.

Does it have a fuse?

Were is the sender...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 May 2007, 18:59
coolant...thermostat...radiator?

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 24 May 2007, 18:53
Replies: 10
by GusBus » 23 May 2007, 14:07

Have spent all morning searching for schtuff on here,and the OH has spent all morning getting oily under the bus.

Symptoms....driving home from...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
24 May 2007, 18:53
Flickering Oil Light

Last post by jason k « 24 May 2007, 16:10
Replies: 13
by Poddington » 19 May 2007, 17:34

Hi,
Been running my T25 for few months now but over last few days, when the engine gets hot the oil warning light flickers while the van is idling,...

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Last post by jason k
24 May 2007, 16:10
Rattling at low revs

Last post by HarryMann « 24 May 2007, 11:19
Replies: 20
by airhead » 23 Apr 2007, 00:47
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Ive been getting this insanely annoying metallic rattling sound coming from somewhere outside the van when Im driving and the engines at low revs. It...
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Last post by HarryMann
24 May 2007, 11:19
Low compression was told need i need a rebuild?

Last post by HarryMann « 24 May 2007, 08:30
Replies: 6
by Dubnizzle » 23 May 2007, 14:48

Hi I recently got a local tuners to tune my 2liter a/c westy, but was told that there was little compression in one of the chamber and that it would...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 May 2007, 08:30
1.6 d oil cooler pipes which way round or does it not matter

Last post by dridgy « 23 May 2007, 19:22

by dridgy » 23 May 2007, 19:22

which way round do the oil cooler pipes go on the cooler or does it not matter.
does it flow a specific way?
thanks
John.

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Last post by dridgy
23 May 2007, 19:22
Filler Neck

Last post by owlets « 23 May 2007, 19:04
Replies: 3
by owlets » 23 May 2007, 12:58

When replacing my fuel tank last week, the metal ring that goes on the filler neck at the top was broken. Just ordered a replacement from VW, how...

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Last post by owlets
23 May 2007, 19:04
jk exhaust bundle

Last post by Downend t25 « 23 May 2007, 18:05
Replies: 2
by Downend t25 » 23 May 2007, 17:47

Does anyone know if the exhaust bundle for the '85 watercooled van comes with all of the bolts etc?
I rang JK and they said it did but the picky only...

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Last post by Downend t25
23 May 2007, 18:05
1/4 light roll pin size?

Last post by Other-Power « 23 May 2007, 15:22

by Other-Power » 23 May 2007, 15:22

Hi all,

Just spent a couple of hours putting on my opening 1/4 lights. but just relised the left hand side (ie driver side) is missing the roll pin...

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Last post by Other-Power
23 May 2007, 15:22
Kangaroo behaviour

Last post by hammy44 « 23 May 2007, 14:47
Replies: 4
by Jonni » 22 May 2007, 19:35

Hi,

My van has started behaving very strangely. It seems to lose power suddenly and then lurch and die several times before running ok, then it...

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Last post by hammy44
23 May 2007, 14:47
vacuume advance values

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2007, 16:52
Replies: 4
by kevtherev » 22 May 2007, 16:17

OK 5 deg at 950rpm no vacuum

what degree at 950 vac conected

what degree at 3000 rpm vac conected ...can you see what I'm getting at?

I suppose...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2007, 16:52
Fuel economy

Last post by kevtherev « 22 May 2007, 15:45
Replies: 11
by munnyella » 14 May 2007, 07:08

Hi all

Having now done a few miles in the bus, I have just worked out the fuel economy to date, works out at about 20-21 mpg. (some town, some...

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Last post by kevtherev
22 May 2007, 15:45
TD turbo oil feed pipe warning !

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 22 May 2007, 13:30

by Westy.Club.Joker » 22 May 2007, 13:30

Just changed the rusty looking turbo oil feed pipe (1.6TD engine) Once I`d removed the old one, it was unbelievable that it wasn`t pouring oil out...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
22 May 2007, 13:30
over heating and water disapering!!

Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com « 22 May 2007, 10:22
Replies: 7
by joeyd » 19 May 2007, 14:52

hi guys.just needing some advice on my B-reg t25. Its a 2litre petrol,and im sorry to say its watercooled!anyway,she seems to run really hot,the temp...

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Last post by neilfreir@hotmail.com
22 May 2007, 10:22
Sloppy steering and gear changing

Last post by T3teedub « 22 May 2007, 06:30
Replies: 1
by Other-Power » 21 May 2007, 17:09

Hi all

1981 1.6 n/a d westy camper lowered 100mm front 60mm back (not by me!)

Cart alloys 205/70/14 tyres with good treed.

When i got the van back...

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Last post by T3teedub
22 May 2007, 06:30
Tickover adjustment

Last post by skell « 21 May 2007, 22:40
Replies: 8
by darius72 » 20 May 2007, 22:05

Hi folks

My van has trouble holding the revs at traffic lights/ stopped, is there a simple adjustment i can do myself?

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Last post by skell
21 May 2007, 22:40
Brake pad replacement

Last post by skell « 21 May 2007, 22:39
Replies: 4
by airhead » 21 May 2007, 09:05

Before I attempt this job myself, is it a real pig of a job or is it very simple? Ive got a 1992 syncro and the brakes are squealing like mad and...

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Last post by skell
21 May 2007, 22:39
What is that noise?

Last post by skell « 21 May 2007, 22:36
Replies: 12
by darius72 » 20 May 2007, 21:53

Hi folks

I have a noise whilst driving that sounds like unreleased brakes, a sort of metal on metal sound. It's coming from under the front of the...

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Last post by skell
21 May 2007, 22:36
Help...IS IT THE AUTO CHOKE ???

Last post by skell « 21 May 2007, 22:28
Replies: 2
by Natasha » 21 May 2007, 20:15

Hi,
Us newbies bought a T25 Camper off flea bay just before Xmas, thinking we had a great deal...Being gardeners and not mechanics we left the...

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Last post by skell
21 May 2007, 22:28
How to test an Automatic Gearbox

Last post by Rozzo « 21 May 2007, 21:20
Replies: 5
by side-show-bob » 21 May 2007, 15:32

Hi all this is my first post on the web site...

I have been given a 1985 carravelle and was told that it had the auto gearbox overhauled three years...

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Last post by Rozzo
21 May 2007, 21:20
wierd cutting out / loss of power problem

Last post by kathyshack « 21 May 2007, 19:41
Replies: 4
by kathyshack » 20 May 2007, 19:22

my van is a 1.9dg. its is cutting out a bit after a run at trafic lights and roundabouts etc. I'm getting a new engine fitted in a few weeks as got...

4 Replies

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Last post by kathyshack
21 May 2007, 19:41
Coolant probs?

Last post by FlowerPower « 21 May 2007, 19:35
Replies: 4
by FlowerPower » 21 May 2007, 16:32

I think I may have a problem with my cooling system. 1986 1.9DG

I went away camping, didn't start the engine for 3 days, I was doing the usual...

4 Replies

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Last post by FlowerPower
21 May 2007, 19:35
Speedo cable question...

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 21 May 2007, 19:26
Replies: 7
by The_blue » 09 May 2007, 15:38

My speedo died. :(

There was a clunking under the front and it stopped working.

I've had a look and the cable pulled out the stearing knuckle and...

7 Replies

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
21 May 2007, 19:26
Oil Type

Last post by kevtherev « 21 May 2007, 19:17
Replies: 2
by Dubstar » 21 May 2007, 17:57

I've had a look at the Wiki and I couldn't spot oil types, so here goes-what oil goes into 1.9 petrol engines? 20/50 or 10/40? I ask because GSF sold...

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Last post by kevtherev
21 May 2007, 19:17
JP Stainless Exhausts (Macclesfield)

Last post by joebrown « 21 May 2007, 18:14
Replies: 21
by mininut » 04 Apr 2007, 22:30
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Anyone got a JP stainless steel system fitted on their van? If so are they good quality and what is the fit like?
Cheers. :)
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Last post by joebrown
21 May 2007, 18:14
Radiator Fan

Last post by johnlampett « 21 May 2007, 17:09
Replies: 6
by johnlampett » 16 May 2007, 18:03

Hello

I have 2.1 L Caravelle GL and the Radiator fan is staying on all the time

I had to pull the fuse before it flattened the battery .
I...

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Last post by johnlampett
21 May 2007, 17:09
how easy is it to change an accelerator cable??

Last post by ringo « 21 May 2007, 15:53
Replies: 3
by mearnsy » 20 May 2007, 20:26

I have been told that i am to tie the new and old together and then pull?

Which end is the best to do this from or is there another way?

:?

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Last post by ringo
21 May 2007, 15:53
Mondays job, track down the fuel smell.....

Last post by Sven « 21 May 2007, 12:22
Replies: 4
by The_blue » 20 May 2007, 21:44

Going to jack the van up and try and work out where the smell is coming from.

Where are the most comon places to check?

I know the tanks rust on...

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Last post by Sven
21 May 2007, 12:22
1980 Accelerator Cable just snapped, help!!!

Last post by The_blue « 20 May 2007, 21:32
Replies: 3
by mearnsy » 20 May 2007, 18:26

cable just snapped at the engine end, so before i called the recovery i cut down the metal cable housing to try and release more cable to tie to the...

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Last post by The_blue
20 May 2007, 21:32
MOT Failure Advice Please-rear spring/trailing arm junction.

Last post by ginge « 20 May 2007, 20:55
Replies: 9
by ipaulog » 15 May 2007, 12:21

My '83 Devon Camper has just failed its MOT on one item:

N/S rear lower coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened

I've had a look and...

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Last post by ginge
20 May 2007, 20:55
snapped belt

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 20 May 2007, 20:25
Replies: 4
by tonysbus » 20 May 2007, 17:48

What kind of damage will it have done if it snapped on tick over, Sorry its a diesel 1.9 pug shame to scrap as its a good car could it just be a new...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
20 May 2007, 20:25
Diesel pump "issues"

Last post by "WEAZLECHIN" « 20 May 2007, 19:33
Replies: 13
by Ruby » 17 May 2007, 18:28

Hi Folks,

I have what appears to be a small oil leak from the doohickey (sorry for tech term!) on the top rear of the diesel pump on my 1.6 TD (JX)....

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Last post by "WEAZLECHIN"
20 May 2007, 19:33
Clutch bolt size (215mm)

Last post by Ian Hulley « 20 May 2007, 17:37
Replies: 8
by al_kaholik » 13 May 2007, 09:24

Hi, I know that they are m7, but wondered what length and thread spacing they are? Also does anyone know where you can get them cheaper than VW...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
20 May 2007, 17:37
Nasty knock from front passenger side

Last post by T3teedub « 20 May 2007, 14:47
Replies: 7
by futurecut » 16 May 2007, 19:08

Hi all,

Now i'm getting better at all the run of the mill stuff but i've still never taken off a major suspension bit or anything. Thing is...

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Last post by T3teedub
20 May 2007, 14:47
quick thermostat question

Last post by tonytech « 20 May 2007, 13:03
Replies: 10
by T'Onion » 18 May 2007, 17:15

how can you tell if theres one fitted ? without stripping the early style system down

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Last post by tonytech
20 May 2007, 13:03
gearshift kit

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 May 2007, 21:40
Replies: 7
by thenaylortribe » 18 May 2007, 17:10

does anyone know where I can buy a gearshift repair kit - the bit that is under the rubber boot in the cab appears worn. I have tgaken it apart,...

7 Replies

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 May 2007, 21:40
Gear box

Last post by John Hamilton « 19 May 2007, 18:58
Replies: 2
by John Hamilton » 19 May 2007, 18:01

Third gear is very stiff once the Old lady has done a few miles, 1st 2nd 4th and reverse OK, any thoughts please. (1986 water cooled T25 1900cc) oil...

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Last post by John Hamilton
19 May 2007, 18:58
Replacing spark plugs

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 May 2007, 20:56
Replies: 7
by pughey » 18 May 2007, 10:42

Hi All again.

I'm a needing to change my plugs - first time!

It's a 2.0L Aircooled. Anyone know what socket size I'll need? Also - will I need some...

7 Replies

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 May 2007, 20:56
Leaky fuel tank

Last post by owlets « 18 May 2007, 18:15
Replies: 3
by reynoldgreenleaf » 18 May 2007, 13:06

Hi everyone

My poor old 1.7NA Vanagon has sprung a leak! There she was just sitting waiting for her gearbox and suddenly half a tank of diesel was...

3 Replies

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Last post by owlets
18 May 2007, 18:15
Heater problems

Last post by Hacksawbob « 18 May 2007, 18:05
Replies: 2
by darrenandnikki » 18 May 2007, 10:28

on my 1982 high top 1.6 petrol camper my heating system does not seem to work, there do seem to be intakes pushing hot air in from the engine bay but...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
18 May 2007, 18:05
2.1 mileage ?

Last post by KarlT « 18 May 2007, 17:30
Replies: 6
by gov » 16 May 2007, 20:41

What's the official mpg on a 2.1 petrol engine?

Tony

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Last post by KarlT
18 May 2007, 17:30
Just changed the diesel fuel filter and now it wont work!

Last post by ringo « 18 May 2007, 14:23
Replies: 2
by ringo » 16 May 2007, 20:38

First of all i fitted new fule piped from the diesel filter to the injector. Then i changed the filter to a filter that only has the inlet connected...

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Last post by ringo
18 May 2007, 14:23
throttle return spring

Last post by booted « 18 May 2007, 11:04

by booted » 18 May 2007, 11:04

can anyone post a picture for the correct set up of the throttle return spring on a DG engine??
mine is idling too fast and the spring/bracket...

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Last post by booted
18 May 2007, 11:04
Shotgun backfire on start up

Last post by LUBO « 17 May 2007, 22:05
Replies: 6
by LUBO » 21 Apr 2007, 16:41

parked me van up to mess around with it for about 3 weeks. when it stopped it was running fine :) i decided to change the dizzy and rotor arm coz the...

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Last post by LUBO
17 May 2007, 22:05
1.6td injectors/turbo

Last post by Simon Baxter « 17 May 2007, 21:51
Replies: 5
by lambrettalee » 17 May 2007, 21:11

where can i get my injectors refurbed ?? and also the turbo, as its started passing a wee drop of oil on to the exhaust, more to the point what model...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
17 May 2007, 21:51
Vacuum advance

Last post by kevtherev « 16 May 2007, 20:30
Replies: 8
by kevtherev » 16 May 2007, 17:10

Upon giving the timing a check with the strobe..and a general once over
it was noticed that the vacuum pipe rubber connector was a bit perished so...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 May 2007, 20:30

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